Junior Systems Engineer

Reaction Engines is looking for high calibre junior engineers or recent graduates to join our growing team of Systems & Test Engineers. You will support Systems Engineering and/or test related activities (e.g., requirements management, V&V, system design, build & integration plans, test procedures, commissioning and testing etc.) throughout the lifecycle of Reaction Engines’ products. They will also be required to contribute to the development of related tools, methods, and processes to improve our company-wide capability.

These roles are dynamic and fast paced, providing each team member with the opportunity to contribute across a range of projects. You will need to be able to integrate with the project and function teams and across the company, whilst also being confident enough to work independently.

This opportunity would suit a junior engineer or recent graduate looking for an entry level role. You will develop your knowledge and skills as a broad and multi-disciplinary engineer, whilst working on innovative and stimulating technology projects.

To be successful you'll need:

• Qualified to degree level (in a STEM subject) or equivalent engineering experience (experience from different industries will be considered)
• Experience in design, development and testing of unique systems
• Experience in leading product or technology development projects
• Demonstrable approach to interdisciplinary problem solving and design trade-offs (systems thinking)
• Strong practical mind-set and abilities
• Delivered presentations of technical work to reviewers
• Creative, adaptable, innovative and can think outside the box
• The ability to work as part of a team

Reaction Engines is committed to fairness and inclusivity. Research tells us that applicants tend to only apply when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. If you believe you have what it takes and this role excites you, but you don’t align perfectly with the criteria listed, we encourage you to still apply. We’d love to have a discussion!

What we offer you

We have some fantastic benefits that sit alongside a great salary

• Dynamic Hybrid Working (where your time is split between working from home and in the office)
• 9 day Fortnight work pattern (every other Friday off)
• Generous holiday entitlement (196 hours a year, increasing to 210 hours after 2 years service - plus bank holidays, plus every other Friday off!) - full time allowance
• Company Share Option Plan
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Subsidised childcare at Culham Nursery
• Life assurance (3x annual salary)
• Family friendly policies
• Long Service Awards
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employer matching pension up to 5%
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee recognition (STAR Awards)
• Annual Professional Membership
• Health and wellbeing discounts & wellbeing challenges via our EAP